Allie Miller

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Allie Miller

As spring and summer emerge in Pittsburgh, there’s a dessert that seems to always make its way to cookouts, picnics and holiday spreads: strawberry Jell-O pretzel salad. There’s a debate about the treat’s origins — with some claiming it has southern roots in the 1960s — but John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck believe strawberry Jell-O pretzel salad is a Pittsburgh thing.

3 weeks ago | gatewayjr.org | Allie Miller

The end of this month will mark President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, and in that time his administration has moved to eliminate the Department of Education, ended tribal support for Tribal colleges, removed protections for transgender students, launched investigations into 85 schools and is reviewing billions in funding for colleges and universities.

3 weeks ago | post-gazette.com | Allie Miller

Even outside the jam-packed food festival circuit, May is a month featuring some pretty unique food event offerings. Because there are so many festivals next month, we decided they deserved their own story. And if the festival crowds aren’t for you, don’t worry — try this private four-course meal special instead.

3 weeks ago | post-gazette.com | Allie Miller

As spring sets in, so do a slew of outdoor food festivals to welcome the end of dreary weather. If you’re looking to celebrate spring with a new cuisine, offerings from 50 food trucks or tried-and-true pierogi, Pittsburgh has a festival for you. Tattoos Booze & Taco FestWhat this festival is about is all in the name, folks.

1 month ago | post-gazette.com | Allie Miller

April means gardening season is just on the horizon, and that often means extra greens with every dish. This month, you can find events in Pittsburgh that teach you about plant-based diets and how to ferment your own veggies and even a fair to connect you to the Steel City’s greenest community members. And, before the Easter bunny hops to your home, there are plenty of Easter-related events to enjoy, too.